"Baldur's Gate 3 Director Unveils Unexpected Playable Villain"

Larian Studios head Swen Vincke revealed at GDC that several characters, including major villain Ketheric Thorm, were considered as companions in Baldur's Gate 3's early development, with Thorm potentially being recruitable before the game's rescope. Other cut content included locations like Candlekeep and Hell, as well as the revelation that Larian won't make Baldur's Gate 4 or any DLC for 3, but is moving onto a new project outside of the Dungeons & Dragons universe.